Collaborative content creator

Collaborative content creator

Lesly Gregory
Meet Goals and Manage Projects through Strategic Thinking, Collaboration, and Innovation
Experienced and dedicated writer, copy editor, and project manager developing innovative strategies, producing effective content, and managing all components of project seamlessly from conception to launch through creative thinking and strong organizational skills. Outcome-focused professional thriving in collaborative environments while supporting team member growth and success.

Timeline

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    Freelance Content Creator, Independent Contractor

    Provide assistance writing, proofreading and copyediting for a variety of clients.  Currently, work most often consists of writing email campaigns for products and informational blog content for higher education. 

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    Bachelor's of Science in Journalism, Boston University
  3. -
    Marketing Coordinator, Pearson

    Supported marketing team for higher education computer science products. Created promotional items, designed product catalogs, implemented innovative activities to draw in crowds during events, and assisted with booth design.

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    Marketing Manager, Content and Communities, Pearson

    Served as project lead to streamline and strengthen presence online through redesign and relaunch of student blog and creation of single community hub within new, unfamiliar platform.

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    Associate Project Manager/Marketing Specialist, Pearson

    Assisted with all marketing campaigns that touched multiple discipline areas in higher education market. Edited incoming copy related to market emails, organized resource distribution, tabulated class tests, and planned events. Established best practices and process for teams to incorporate into workflow.

Skills

  • Editorial calendar management
    6
  • Community Management
    7
  • Writing
    20+
  • COntent Curation
    8
  • Copywriting
    8
  • Project Management
    10
  • Marketing
    15

Blog

Addressing Commonly Confused Words

When my brain moves too fast, and I’m writing, I get a lot of typos. I also have a tendency to confuse words with each other. It’s a byproduct of whatever word in the cluster I use more often. When I’m trying to type fast enough to keep up with my thoughts, I go into autopilot so sometimes I’ll type ‘you’re’ when I meant to type ‘your.’ Thank goodness for the editing process and for being aware that you NEVER submit anything without a careful second (or third) read.

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Location

Atlanta, GA